OUR COLLECTION — ASIA — NEPAL 485. PAPER NATIVITY

This Nativity is made from handmade paper in Kathmandu, Nepal. The paper is adhered to recycled cardboard and screenprinted in a variety of coordinating patterns and colors, then assembled into a house in the style of Nepalese architecture. The house measures 7.5 inches high by 7 inches wide.​Get Paper Industry is a 125-member cooperative in Kathmandu that specializes in hand-made paper and paper products. The group’s paper is made from recycled materials like paper, old cotton rags, and natural fibers like corn husks and banana stems. Get Paper has a deep commitment to the artisans that make up the cooperative, 91% of whom are women. Cooperative members earn a living wage and are eligible for cooperative benefits which include free lunches, personal loans, health insurance, advance payments, training, and a small pension.